Midvaal Local Municipality Libraries continues to strengthen its commitment to community access to knowledge through its mobile library service. Today marked the official launch of a new service point at Risiville Center, where residents turned out in impressive numbers, eager to engage with the library’s offerings.

The mobile library bus will visit Risiville Center every second Wednesday of the month, bringing books, resources, and learning opportunities directly to the community. In addition, the bus will also stop at Kliprivier Shopping Center every second Thursday, ensuring that even more residents can benefit from the library’s services.

“Our goal is to make library services accessible to all, regardless of location,” said the Midvaal Libraries team. “We are dedicated to connecting communities with knowledge, education, and cultural resources.”

With this initiative, Midvaal Libraries reinforces its commitment to serving and empowering communities, ensuring that learning and literacy reach every corner of the municipality.

The Municipality is excited to announce that the Walkerville landfill site is officially open for operations as of 01 July 2025. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during the closure period.

IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL CHANGES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Kindly take note of the following crucial changes based on the conditions of the new license:

Sunday closures: The landfill site will not be operational on Sundays until further notice. This is a specific condition of the new license which must be strictly adhered to. We are exploring avenues to potentially amend this condition soon.

New Disposal Permits Required

• All users, including residents and businesses, who wish to dispose of waste at the landfill site MUST apply for a new permit under the new license.
• This is a mandatory requirement to ensure compliance with our updated operational guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Information to apply for the new permit will be available at the Walkerville landfill site, the Municipal Depot located at 43 Galloway Street, Meyerton and via this email: environmental@midvaal.gov.za

We understand that these changes may require some adjustments, and we thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. These measures are in place to ensure the sustainable and compliant operation of our waste management facilities.

The operational hours for the site are as follows:

Monday  –  Friday :   07H30 – 16H00
Saturdays & Public Holidays:   07H30 – 15H00
Sundays:   CLOSED

Mr. Phumudzo Magodi
Municipal Manager

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To access any of the Midvaal Local Municipality waste management facilities for disposal purposes, a valid disposal permit is required. Permits can be obtained from the Waste Management Depot located at 43 Galloway Street, Meyerton.

Please note the following:

• Midvaal residents (account holders who pay rates and taxes) are not charged disposal fees but are still required to present a valid permit to access the site.
• Businesses are subject to disposal fees based on the weight (tons) of the waste disposed. A schedule of fees is available at the entrance of the landfill site.
• ONLY general waste is accepted at all Midvaal landfill sites.

What is general waste?

• Household Waste: Everyday waste generated at home, such as food scraps, packaging, paper, and plastics.
• Commercial Waste: Waste produced by businesses, offices, shops, and restaurants, which is similar in nature to household waste and non-hazardous.
• Garden Waste: Organic material such as leaves, grass clippings, and small branches.
• Non-Hazardous Industrial Waste: Waste from industrial processes that is not classified as hazardous (that does not pose a significant risk to health or the environment.
• Construction and Demolition Waste (Non-Hazardous): Materials such as bricks, concrete, wood, plasterboard, and furniture. These items must be broken into smaller pieces to allow onsite machinery to compact and cover the waste efficiently.

ACTIVE LANDFILL SITES

Please note that the Henley on Klip landfill site is closed for waste disposal.

VAAL MARINA LANDFILL SITE

Monday to Friday   07:30 – 16:00
Saturdays & Public Holidays   07:30 – 15:00
Sundays   07:30 – 15:00

WALKERVILLE LANDFILL SITE

Monday to Friday   07:30 – 16:00
Saturdays & Public Holidays   07:30 – 15:00
Sundays   CLOSED

Waste NOT allowed onsite:

• No organic or inorganic element or compound which may have a definite acute or chronic negative effect on human health and/or the environment, due to its toxic, physical, chemical or persistent characteristics.
• No hazardous waste.
• No medical waste.
• No scheduled pharmaceutical products registered in terms of the Medicines and Related Substance Control Act, 1965′ (Act 101 of 1965) or associated containers.

ACTIVE TRANSFER STATIONS

Midvaal Local Municipality officially inaugurated the Midvaal Sports Council.

The establishment of the Midvaal Sports Council is a vote of confidence in the revitalisation of sport in the municipality and a meaningful step toward empowering athletes across different codes to grow and thrive.

This launch builds on the foundation we’ve already laid through initiatives such as the Mayoral Sports Day, Walk with the Mayor, and our continued support of local teams through the donation of sports kits and funding for sporting trips.

The Council will be tasked with overseeing, administering, and fostering a wide range of sporting activities and programmes within the Midvaal Local Municipality.

This includes establishing a sport’s constitution, rules, and regulations to guide the conduct of various sporting codes and events.

The Midvaal Sports Council will ensure the effective coordination and management of these activities, with an emphasis on fair play and organisational integrity.

The Council comprises ten (10) officials, each representing different sporting codes, and is structured to reflect the gender and racial diversity of our community.

This inclusive approach ensures that the interests and needs of all stakeholders, including sports clubs, community organisations, schools, and local governing bodies, are recognised and addressed.

Midvaal commits to integrating sport into our development plans, budgets, and strategic partnerships to nurture talent within Midvaal.

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR.

For media enquiries, please contact:

Idah Satikhe

Senior Media Officer

MokgadiS@midvaal.gov.za

010 494 3112

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Sports in Midvaal are currently facing significant challenges, particularly in terms of development,
despite having excellent facilities. The main issues include:
• Underutilization of facilities: Many available sports facilities are not being fully utilized.
• Lack of leadership and coordination: The absence of strong leadership among sports clubs and
associations leads to disjointed efforts.
• Insufficient funding: There is a notable lack of funding for equipment, coaching, and hosting
regular sports events.
These challenges are contributing to the poor state of sports development programs in Midvaal.
Engagement with Stakeholders
In response to these challenges, the Sports, Arts, Culture, and Recreation Department in Gauteng
Province has recognized the importance of collaboration. They have decided to invite all sports
stakeholders across the district to address these issues. Meetings have been organized according to
local municipalities, with Midvaal Local Municipality being the first to host these discussions.
Purpose of the Meeting is to assist Midvaal in formulating or reviving the sport council, ensuring that all
sporting codes comply and participate in structured sporting activities as well as information sharing
The details of the meeting are as follows:

Date: 16 March 2025

Venue: Meyerton Town Hall

Time: 14h00

Call to Action
I want to encourage all colleagues to invite relevant sports enthusiasts from all wards to attend this
important meeting. Your participation is crucial for fostering collaboration and improving sports
development in our community.
Thank you for your attention and support in this initiative.